While water makes up about 65% of our body, I bet you didn't realize that Amino Acids make up 20% of our weigh. These invaluable raw materials make muscle, hormones, enzymes and vital brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. (Neurotransmitters are cell phone signals to the rest of the body, like meet me for lunch, girlfriend, but really more like...tell her eye to blink)
Ok, back to Amino Acids. They play a huge roll in our physical, emotional and mental health, (hello, brain stuff here!) Our miracle body can make 11 out of 20 kinds of the Amino Acids we need to keep ticking. But, the remaining 9 amino acids we can not synthesize, so they are our "essential" ones we need to get with what we eat. And these little wonders are found in vegetables.
The nasty buggers that cause us to advance aging are called Free Radicals. If it looks dirty or feels dirty on or in our skin, it's probably one of these. Think pollution, toxins, cigarette smoke. Free Radicals target the mitochondria, which is the power plants in our cells. They cause extensive cell damage, especially in our skin, and contribute to a boat load of chronic diseases. Lucky for us, the body has a defense against these no good doers.
Antioxidants. This team of heroes is produced naturally in our bodies when we eat our fruits and vegetables. Vitamins C, E and beta carotene are in the house, along with a number of other hard workers that go around and mop up the rogue Free Radicals. Talk about Bam...POW...So, for soft clear skin and shiny eyes...eat your vegetables.
The problem is that what most people eat, ( dairy, meat and processed foods), have minimal antioxidants benefits. So, because of these food choices, the body can't recover from free radical damages as quickly or as efficiently.
Loading up with fruits and veggies will provide your body with the weapons it needs to combat the signs of aging, and protect itself from UV rays and skin cancers.
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Here is what your body needs in it's arsenal.
Lycopene: The red wonder. Your best bet for this little jewel is tomato paste and sauce. It is readily absorbed and because this is the most potent of all antioxidants, think vegetarian pizza instead of burger. Other red wonders include red peppers, watermelon and pink grapefruit. Fresh tomatoes are a fab source, and works even harder, when paired with a drizzle of olive oil or an avocado.
Beta Carotene: Yep, it even sounds like carrot, doesn't it?? Think orange here; sweet potatoes, butternut squash, cantaloupe. It is also found in spinach, kale and romaine lettuce
Flavoids: They do taste good, don't they? And they are so, so good for your skin. Berries, dark chocolate, onions and green, black and white teas.
Asorbic Acid ( Vitamin C) is abundant in oranges, papaya, kiwifruit, strawberries, read pepper, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Vitamin E for everyday! Avocado is your hero here, yes, you do need that natural fat for your skin, and to keep your motor running. Other sources are nuts, green leafy veggies, and whole grains.
Now I am going to throw in another friend of the skin.
Omega 3-6-9 the essential fatty acids. Remember that essential means we need to eat it get it, our body can't make it.
Omega three has been shown to reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. It also works as an anti-inflammatory agent in the body, helping with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Even though it is not an antioxidant, these Omegas can decrease the redness and burning associated with UV sun exposure, as well as lower your risks of skin cancers.
Just for the fun of it, they also prevent dryness and irritation in the skin, in other words, helps you look smooth and soft from the inside, out.
Lets help our bodies help it self. Think about the choices you can make today in what you eat. Your skin, your brain, your self will thank you for it.
Co-Author of Menopause Master Plan
Corby Campbell Shields
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